Following a decisive working session at the Palais de la Marina led by Romuald Wadagni, the Secretary General of the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Benin (CSA-Bénin), Anselme Amoussou, expressed strong optimism regarding the commitments made by the executive branch. This crucial meeting, which brought together trade union centers and representatives of the Aspirants to the Teaching Profession (AME), resulted in concrete resolutions that secure major professional guarantees for these educators after years of advocacy.
Welcoming the constructive atmosphere and the clear resolve shown by the authorities on the eve of the new school year, Anselme Amoussou emphasized the significance of these decisions. He noted that the tone of the discussions and the constructive stance of the Head of State demonstrate a genuine political will to finally resolve the precarious situation of AME teachers across Bénin.
Major achievements secured for AME teachers
The consultations successfully finalized several key advancements for regularizing these contract teachers. Most notably, the initial requirement to undergo a new evaluation test has been permanently discarded. Instead, direct recruitment on title will be applied, recognizing the classroom experience and qualifications of teachers who have completed three consecutive contracts.
Furthermore, these educators will join the public administration under the status of Public Contract Agents of Decentralized Local Authorities (ACDPCTD). This specific framework ensures seamless coordination between sector ministries and local municipalities while facilitating easier access to banking loans and financial services for the beneficiaries.
On the social front, continuous enrollment in the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is fully guaranteed, avoiding any administrative gaps. Additionally, aligning age limits with civil service standards—set at 35 years for categories C and D, and 40 years for categories A and B—ensures that these agents can easily complete the 15 years of contributions required to qualify for a retirement pension.
Finally, the established timeline prioritizes the integration of the 2019 cohort, which accounts for over half of the total workforce, before gradually extending the process to subsequent groups.
This hard-won social consensus marks the beginning of a gradual transition out of job insecurity for thousands of educators, laying the groundwork for a peaceful and stable school year throughout Bénin.
